The School of The New York Times offers an experiential, alternative approach to education. Our Pre-College and Professional divisions employ a Timesian method to exploring ideas at the forefront of academic and professional communities. Following the launch of Summer Academy in 2016, The School has established itself as a destination for exceptional high school students.

“I thought the Explorations course would be a perfect mix for me, especially since we're in New York City and that's a great place to explore the arts.”

Audrey, Student, NYC Summer Academy

“Students are really thinking about their relationship to the world and how to make it a better place.”

Swati Argade, Fashion Entrepreneur and Educator

“This is the first time I've been able to really talk about baseball.”

Ryan, Student, NYC Summer Academy

“It’s really valuable to take students into workplaces where they can collide and interact people who are leaders in industries.”

Fernando Perez, Television Personality, Writer

“It's teaching me to look at other people's perspectives and see them as a learning opportunity.”

Zoe, Student, NYC Summer Academy

Audrey Student

Swati Argade Faculty

Ryan Student

Fernando Perez Faculty

Zoe Student

Where access meets inspiration

The School of The New York Times is a place for students to explore their passions and interests while meeting and networking with like-minded individuals. We’re set on reinventing the learning experience, moving the needle for different industries — one student at a time.

We teach about the now.

Our programs offer an education that matters in today’s world, leveraging the relevance, scope and caliber of the paper of record.

We say “Timesian.”

The concept is infused in just about everything we do, reflecting a long tradition of intelligence, ethics, focus, innovation and information literacy.

We want passion.

With a diversity of backgrounds and opinions, our students make meaningful connections, and personal and professional bonds through passionate debate and discourse.

The capital of .

Finance, culture, arts, media, fashion — you name it. This is our home turf; New York is the city (and classroom) that never sleeps.

Pre-College

Summer Academy

Summer Academy gives high school students an opportunity to live and learn in New York City or Washington DC with award-winning Times journalists and industry leaders. Two-week courses cover topics in journalism, media, technology, arts and culture, sports, fashion, business, science and more.

Gap Year

Gap Year is a program for ambitious high school graduates seeking a transformative intellectual adventure in New York City. Students are mentored by Times experts on topics ranging from politics, culture, business and technology.